Pronunciation: /feɪl/
noun a person or thing that is unsuccessful or ineffective
A1 I had a fail in my exam.
A2 Her fail in the project was due to lack of preparation.
B1 The team's fail to meet the deadline resulted in a delay.
B2 The company's fail to adapt to market changes led to its downfall.
C1 The government's fail to address the issue caused public outrage.
C2 The CEO's fail to communicate effectively with employees resulted in low morale.
verb to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or passing a test
A1 I fail to understand the instructions.
A2 She fails to complete her homework on time.
B1 If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
B2 He failed to meet the project deadline.
C1 The company failed to deliver on its promises.
C2 Despite his best efforts, he failed to secure the promotion.
adjective not successful or effective
A1 The new recipe was a fail with my family.
A2 She felt like a fail after not getting the job.
B1 The party was a fail because no one showed up.
B2 His attempt at humor was a fail as no one laughed.
C1 The product launch was a fail due to poor marketing strategy.
C2 The company's decision to merge with a failing business was seen as a fail by investors.
formal The project was deemed a fail due to numerous errors in the code.
informal I knew I would fail the test if I didn't study.
slang Don't worry, everyone fails sometimes. It's no biggie.
figurative His attempt to win her over was a fail, as she was not interested in him at all.
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